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5 Bold Predictions For Carolina Panthers vs. Philadelphia Eagles

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5 Bold Predictions For Panthers vs. Eagles

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The Philadelphia Eagles (6-2) will face off against the Carolina Panthers (3-5-1) in an exciting Monday Night Football matchup. Both teams have a lot riding on this game. Philadelphia hopes to remain atop the NFC and Carolina is fighting to keep its playoff hopes alive. Although the Eagles are favored by six points headed in, this game is almost guaranteed to be a close matchup. Here are five bold predictions for the game.

5. Jason Avant Excels vs. His Old Team

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5. Jason Avant Excels vs. His Old Team

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The one-time Eagles player will get a shot against his former team for the very first time since being cut last season. When Philadelphia waived Avant, it came as sort of a shock considering countless contributions he made to this organization over the years. Suiting up for the Panthers now, expect Avant to exact revenge on the Eagles, improving on what has been a mediocre season thus far.

4. Eagles' Rushing Game Continues Its Dominance

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4. Eagles' Rushing Game Continues Its Dominance

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Philadelphia's rushing game began the season with high hopes of developing into a juggernaut, but failed to do so until just a few weeks ago when LeSean McCoy had a breakout game vs. the New York Giants. Now with Darren Sproles in his second week back from a sprained MCL, expect that backfield to continue its dominance and torch an underperforming Carolina defense.

3. Cam Newton Returns To His Old Self

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3. Cam Newton Returns To His Old Self

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Carolina's offense put on yet another anemic performance last Thursday, failing to post more than 10 points for the second straight week. Most are pointing the finger towards Cam Newton, but the Panthers' offensive woes cannot be solely placed on the QB's shoulders as management has failed to surround him with the proper weapons. Despite these major flaws, Newton is due for a solid game this weekend, win or lose.

2. Mark Sanchez Proves Doubters Wrong

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2. Mark Sanchez Proves Doubters Wrong

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Dating back to his days with the New York Jets, Mark Sanchez has constantly been subject to public ridicule, whether it be due to his infamous butt fumble or knack for throwing a hefty number of interceptions per game. To all you doubters out there, I can tell you this: Sanchez is not as bad as the media has portrayed him to be. He is certainly a capable quarterback in this league and will undoubtedly prove all of his critics wrong this Monday.

1. Eagles Separate Themselves in NFC East

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1. Eagles Separate Themselves in NFC East

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The Eagles have shared first place with the division rival Dallas Cowboys throughout the majority of this season, but a recent slump and injury to Tony Romo opens the opportunity for Philly to create some distance in the tight NFC East race. Dallas trails by a half game entering Week 10 with Brandon Weeden as the starter, paving the way for Philadelphia to snag an insurance victory. I ultimately anticipate a Philadelphia victory on Monday night.

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